Connection Cafe

AUGUST 24, 2020

For decades, storied independent organizations like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation have worked alongside newer philanthropies like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve health through strategic grantmaking. Grants often have a multiplier effect. Communicate a clear story.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Then, in 1993, when Evelyn Lauder from the Estée Lauder Companies founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the pink ribbon was set as the foundation’s symbol, driving the widespread adoption of the pink ribbon and, the color pink, as the symbol for breast cancer awareness. Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer.

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Cancer Awareness Wyoming Teen 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

I always incorporate an icebreaker, a short exercise that lets people introduce themselves and tap into existing knowledge. Jen Bokoff is the Director of Grant Craft at the Foundation Center. Note From Beth: Having good openers (and closers) are essential to the success of your training workshop. Training Design'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

At the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, we had a paradigm shift. We had a branding exercise in which staff members, grantees, and board members were asked, “What business are you in?” If you are interested in moving from giving grants to making social change, you have to use all the tools in your tool box.

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Seattle Exercise Philanthropy Grant 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2014

Participants will do a real-time grantmaking process during which up to $100,000 of Learning By Giving Foundation capital will be allocated to student-selected nonprofits. Students will consider and vote on eligible nonprofits and collaboratively determine which ones receive Learning By Giving Foundation grants.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

Whether you are new to grants, and re-evaluating how your organization seeks out grant funding, Rachel Werner will go through what you need to know to become more grant ready. We’re here to talk about how to build a better grant strategy in this post-COVID, to the extent that we are post-COVID world. Rachel: Mm-hmm.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

But first, you need to build a solid foundation so your nonprofit will thrive, not struggle. As you consider these questions, here are two important exercises that will help you clarify your vision and goals: 1. Build a solid foundation. To start a nonprofit and have the biggest impact, you have to build a solid foundation.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2021

Thanks to amazing colleagues across Candid, we quickly launched remote access to Foundation Directory Online so that our FIN partners could continue to support their patrons and communities despite their physical building closures.” and abroad had real-time information on how nonprofits and foundations responded to COVID-19.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Since were are on the Mediterranean Sea, I did the final reflective exercise as a walk on the beach. I got to perfect it when I taught master classes and workshops for NGOs and activists in New Zealand and Australia. Photo by Gary Clark. I also designed and facilitated a nonprofit leadership institute at Pepperdine University.

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Tunisia Facilitation New Zealand Technique 124

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

Note from Beth : This is an ongoing series from the Organizational Effectiveness Program team at the Packard Foundation about developing their program funding strategy in an open way or what has been dubbed “Learning In Public.” Guest Post by the Packard Foundation OE Team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Whitney dressed up as an OE grant and Stephanie in her "Catbert" costume. I have had the honor of working with Stephanie since 2009 when I arrived at the foundation as Visiting Scholar. I quickly got the best biking routes to and from the Foundation. Stephanie McAuliffe joined the Foundation in 1998.

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Wiki California Philanthropy Boston 101

sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

This exercise can be done individually or as a small group. employees, their families, the community, grant)? Your vision is the foundation of your organizational roadmap to a healthier workplace culture for the long haul. Create an organizational well-being vision statement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens – I got to teach but more importantly got to learn from amazing people. The next exercise was about practicing awareness and openness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2013

Having a productive convening when bringing people who may not know each other together for the first time, but have a common interest is to provide time for participants to get know each other. The “ice breaker” exercise was for us to draw a map of a network we’re currently working with it.

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Facilitation Technique Map Case Study 99

Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

A strong fundraising strategic plan starts with a solid foundational case statement. Check your organization’s website, recent RFPs, grant proposals, etc. All three areas of foundation giving - community, independent, and operating - also grew. Grant Space Knowledge Base (Foundation Center). Check these out.

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Guide Fundraising Nonprofit Template 108

Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

A “sphere of influence” exercise can be really helpful here. There’s a difference in asking for a grant and a sponsorship. Foundations don’t usually give sponsorship money for an event. Instead, they like to fund projects or programs through grants. Look through your donor database. Be clear what you’re asking for.

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Sponsor Fundraising Info Business 75

Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

Data is everywhere today—in our fundraising, marketing, and communication strategies, discussed in the industry publications we read, and requested in grant applications. We’ll take a closer look at some foundational data-driven practices for improving your approach to donor engagement. Lay a personalization foundation.

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Foundation Data Donor Strategy 52

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

During the month-long Challenge, participants were tasked with an exercise-based activity (burpees) while they raised funds on behalf of Komen. 4 Foundational Tips for a Sure-Fire Fundraising Strategy in 2022. Lastly, set goals for the event including the goal fundraising amount and the anticipated number of participants. Recent Posts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

Case Foundation (@CaseFoundation) April 13, 2013. The Case Foundation offered to give away a Microsoft Surface and so we issued a call to nonprofits to submit their “Little Bets” stories. Introducing the idea and smaller ways to practice the new way of thinking can help make this exercise more productive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Grantees, Experts, and Partners at the end of the Brainerd Foundation’s 21st Century Advocacy Design Lab. It is a useful technique for creating a more responsive, flexible organizational culture as well as coming up with more innovative ideas for programs and grants that are a good fit. Why Use One?

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Design Strategy Facilitation Advocacy 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

. Yesterday at the Packard Foundation, as part of a series of "deeper dives" to learn about networks and social media, Eugene Eric Kim of Blue Oxen Associates gave a talk about "Networks in an International Context." . More than one third of Packard Foundation’s grantees are networks and many more get their work done through networks.

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Collaboration Learning Exercise Online 93

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

Challenged Athletes Foundation Community Challenge. In response to the pandemic, the Challenged Athletes Foundation created a new nationwide experience for their athletes and those who support them. Other fundraising incentives will include jersey and catered ride day picnics. A robust community calendar for all participants.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Each role has specific responsibilities, and training helps set a foundation for each worker’s confidence. For instance, you could award a prize for the most miles run in a month or reward participation in a daily meditation exercise. Lack of leadership support. DEI initiatives.

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Learn how Summit Assistance Dogs and Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation ran massively successful virtual fundraising events : Tip: Schedule a demo with our team on how you can quickly start a campaign site for your virtual fundraising event. A virtual race can be based on any type of exercise. Virtual Race.

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Ideas Online Fundraising Charity 98

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Instead of investors and customers, you run on charitable donations from donors, grantors, foundations, and other sources. Project-reliant staffing: Many nonprofits depend on grants and other forms of project or program-specific funding. After all, your nonprofit is practically run like a business.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2018

Admittedly, I am fortunate to have a hospital CEO who is intimately involved in the work of our healthcare foundation. Secondly, don’t take their gifts for granted. However, he or she has likely never been through the exercise of asking those individuals for a gift. Your CEO as fundraiser.

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Tips Fundraising Philanthropy Gift 21

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

This is an important exercise for every nonprofit. Grants: Don’t estimate grant revenue unless you have a commitment from a foundation and you know FOR SURE that the money is guaranteed. Grants are competitive. If you got a grant from a foundation last year, you might not get it again this year.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

In short, the Rocekfeller Foundation funded a recent challenge on behalf of the TB Alliance to researchers in the Innocentive community to find simpler and safer ways to produce the TB drug candidate PA-824. . "These "It was certainly worth going through the exercise."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Last week I was lucky enough to facilitate a mini-innovation lab for 60 community foundation program officers at the first meeting of ProNet during the Council on Foundations conference in Cleveland, Ohio that celebrated 100 years of community philanthropy.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Why Major Gifts Should Drive Your 2023 Development Plan by Kate Averett Anderson, Blackbaud Understanding the role of major donors, in tandem with an informed development plan, are the foundations of a securing major gifts in 2023. Here is a list of Instagram captions that keep the mood light, but show that the weights you’re lifting are not.

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

Not chasing those sponsors, not writing another grant. So most of these are going to be for individuals, but I will give a tip each for companies and foundations. You find the decision-maker in the company, you find the decision-maker at the foundation. Who do you exercise with? And with that, guess what? May I have that?”

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Close your eyes and imagine that promised land where you can produce reports by grant or program or by the combined entity as a whole. Foundations. This exercise will promote team building and allow stake holders to walk a mile in another's shoes. What are our sources of revenue? Corporate Donations. Individual Donations.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Clear understanding of this serves as the foundation for all the other elements of your plan. It’s a hard task, but is a great exercise to try. This SWOT analysis will help you identify the key challenges and opportunities facing your organization, and will serve as the foundation for your business plan.

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Effective Business Create Tips 93

Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 4, 2008

By the time I saw them, they had met with staff at MicroPlace , Lenders for Community Development , IDEO , the Kaiser Family Foundation , the Draper Richards Foundation , Upwardly Global , 826 Valencia , MAPLight , Taoit , People's Grocery , Whole Foods and the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights. They made 3 lists: a.

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Generation Student Exercise Alternative 41

Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Its funding has skyrocketed as major foundations and technology companies have made multi-million dollar grants and investments in its growth. Khan Academy, the free, nonprofit online source for educational instructional videos, is a young powerhouse in the online learning space. What would that "fresh look" mean for museums?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2022

In other words, you need to get your money from many different sources, not just one awesome foundation, one government grant, or one generous donor. If you rely solely on a government grant, what happens when the agency changes its eligibility criteria and you no longer qualify? No private foundation grants.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 18, 2022

Regularly adding new donors is how you grow your donor base, and a big, loyal donor base is a foundation for success. Foundation spam-a-thon. Instead, look for foundations that are interested in funding the kinds of programs you already have. If you’re working hard trying to find donors for your nonprofit, well done!

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